Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012
Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012
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ISBN: 9780547587776
Author: HOLT MCDOUGAL
Publisher: HOLT MCDOUGAL
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**Identify the Sampling Technique Used**

Every 11th person in line to buy tickets to a concert is asked his or her age.

**What type of sampling is used?**

- Convenience
- Cluster
- Stratified
- Systematic
- Random

**Explanation of the Sampling Techniques:**

1. **Convenience Sampling**: Selecting samples that are easiest to reach.
2. **Cluster Sampling**: Dividing the population into clusters and randomly selecting entire clusters.
3. **Stratified Sampling**: Dividing the population into subgroups based on characteristics and randomly sampling from each.
4. **Systematic Sampling**: Selecting every nth item from a list or queue.
5. **Random Sampling**: Each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

In this scenario, every 11th person is selected, indicating the use of **systematic sampling**.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Identify the Sampling Technique Used** Every 11th person in line to buy tickets to a concert is asked his or her age. **What type of sampling is used?** - Convenience - Cluster - Stratified - Systematic - Random **Explanation of the Sampling Techniques:** 1. **Convenience Sampling**: Selecting samples that are easiest to reach. 2. **Cluster Sampling**: Dividing the population into clusters and randomly selecting entire clusters. 3. **Stratified Sampling**: Dividing the population into subgroups based on characteristics and randomly sampling from each. 4. **Systematic Sampling**: Selecting every nth item from a list or queue. 5. **Random Sampling**: Each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected. In this scenario, every 11th person is selected, indicating the use of **systematic sampling**.
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